Personal Assistant - Dunfermline - SDS/RM/328018

Self Direct Support Options Fife; Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local care support organization is seeking a female personal care assistant in Dunfermline, UK. The role involves providing personal care, encouraging activities, and assisting with wheelchair use. Ideal candidates should have experience in care, be calm under pressure, and prefer flexibility in hours. Apply by sending your CV, quoting the reference SDS/RM/328018.

Qualifications

• Experience in care and providing personal care.
• Member of the PVG Scheme (or willing to join).
• A driver is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care.
• Offer gentle encouragement and support in activities.
• Assist with occasional wheelchair use.
• Help manage and de-escalate distress.

Skills

Experience in care

Calm under pressure

Flexibility

Creative problem-solving

Job description

Overview

Due to the personal care aspects of this role, this post is open to female applicants only, in line with Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Hours: Up to 3 hours per week

What you’ll do

• Provide personal care
• Offer gentle encouragement and support in activities
• Assist with occasional wheelchair use
• Help manage and de-escalate distress with patience and creativity

What we’re looking for

• Experience in care and providing personal care
• Member of the PVG Scheme (or willing to join)
• A driver is preferred
• Someone calm under pressure, flexible, and fun

To apply

Send your CV quoting the reference SDS/RM/328018 to [e-mail] or post it to SDS Options (Fife) DPHS Fife, Caledonia House, Pentland Park, Saltire Centre, Glenrothes, Fife, KY6 2AQ

Please note: SDS Options Fife is advertising this vacancy on behalf of our client. We are not the employer and cannot endorse any applicant or employer.